Florida Autism Center Of Excellence serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
82%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Florida Autism Center Of Excellence?
17 students attend Florida Autism Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Florida Autism Center Of Excellence students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Autism Center Of Excellence?
Florida Autism Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Autism Center Of Excellence offer ?
Florida Autism Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florida Autism Center Of Excellence part of?
Florida Autism Center Of Excellence is part of Pasco School District.
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